Pharmacy Technician - Advanced Medical Assistant

Tri-City Cardiology Consultants Pc•Mesa, AZ

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

If you are seeking to join a stable and established organization with high employee and patient satisfaction ratings, then Tri-City Cardiology is for you! Tri-City Cardiology has been serving the healthcare needs of the East Valley for over 45 years. We are searching for a Pharmacy Technician - Advanced Medical Assistant to join our team! If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment for a company that truly cares about the service provided to their patients and putting quality care first, this may be an ideal position for you!

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
Certified Medical Assistant required
All employees must be able to provide proof of their identity and their right to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Cardiology experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assists patients with medication refills and prescription questions as needed in patient care.
Works collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical personnel, physicians, and all ancillary services.
Completes medication audits, prior authorizations, answering phone calls and tasks, and informing medical assistants, physicians and patients as it relates to medication information.
Receives and processes faxed prescription refill requests and collaborates with pharmacies and patients as needed to process these requests within expected time frame.
Follows TCC policy and procedure as well as DEA regulations relative to processing Erx, mail order, and faxed prescriptions.
Completes Prior Authorization forms, reviews chart for required information, documents process, collaborates with providers, and coordinates peer to peer reviews and management of appeal and denial processes.
Informs medical assistants, physicians and patients as it relates to medication information, medication interactions, assistant programs, insurance coverage, sample ordering and distribution at multiple locations.
Maintains updated knowledge of cardiac medications, formularies, and pharmacy processes.
Accurately updates and documents patient medications and allergies in patient record.
Reviews and educates patients regarding their medications within scope of practice.
Ensures the sample medications closets are; inventoried, cleaned and date labeled appropriately at multiple locations.
Acts as liaison between physicians, staff and pharmaceutical reps to receive medication samples, patient assistant program information, and educational material at multiple locations.